RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry)

RPG-28 History of Klyukva (Cranberry)

Since the dark days of World War II (1939-1945), portable shoulder-fired armor-piercing weapons have been the mainstay of the Russian army. Both engineering and technology have evolved over the decades of the Cold War, giving rise to various "RPG" forms of such weapons, often firing rocket-propelled armor-piercing rounds.

These weapon systems have proven to be very reliable, effective, and easy to use/train, making them a popular choice for guerrilla fighters who can acquire weapons.

The RPG-28 fits the same pattern - it is a shoulder-mounted weapon, designed to be carried and fired by one person, effective against armored targets and defensive positions. The launcher integrates optics for long-range targeting and is completely disposable after the missile has been launched. It could be carried by an infantryman or mounted on a tripod to ambush passing tanks.

The launcher is preloaded with a 12-pound projectile and has a spring-loaded tail for steady flight to the target. The missile has an effective range of up to 300 meters and can penetrate 1,000 mm of Rolling Homogeneous Armor (RHA).

Design work on the RPG-28 is being carried out by the National Research and Production Corporation and Bazalt, both of which are involved in ongoing production (since 2008). The RPG-28 series was launched at the end of 2011 and is currently (2017) in service with the Russian military.

It's called "Klyukva" - or "Cranberry".

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